Monday, January 16, 2012

ABSTRACT VIEWS

This mixed media work is part of the exhibit "Abstract Views", being shown at the Durango Arts Center in Durango, Colorado in January. The drawing uses charcoal (a fire site rubbing) and oil pastel with sumi-dyed tea bags. Two other works are also exhibited. "Tapa African" and "Sumi Root 2" (see post Feb 2, '11 and Sept 3, '10 -1st of the series). The show is curated by Nancy Harris and Joan L. Russell.

I came across a piece of your work today at a consignment store and purchased it. The piece is titled Veneer VI. I have never seen your work before. Do you have any idea where any of the other peices in this series are located? LOVE, LOVE it.

I came across a piece of your work today at a consignment store and purchased it. The piece is titled Veneer VI. I have never seen your work before. Do you have any idea where any of the other peices in this series are located? LOVE, LOVE it.

I came across a piece of your work today at a consignment store and purchased it. The piece is titled Veneer VI. I have never seen your work before. Do you have any idea where any of the other peices in this series are located? LOVE, LOVE it.

Shelly, I did the Veneer series (edition of 36) back in the 80's and most of the collage series were sold through my L.A. gallery Hunsaker/Schlesinger (now Lora Schlesinger Gallery). The series is sold out and they are located all over - Hawaii, Tapei, NYC, L.A., Tokyo, and Colorado. Veneer VI was originally sold to the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin, Texas. The early works of the series featured an antique envelope, I think from Egypt. Always fascinating that my work can turn up where least expected. Glad it has found a loving home in its journey away from my studio.